Massachusetts Statutes

§ 12L — Personal decision regarding pregnancy

Massachusetts § 12L

JurisdictionMassachusetts

Part IADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT

Title XVIPUBLIC HEALTH

Ch. 112REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, § 12L (2026).

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The commonwealth, or a subdivision thereof, shall not interfere with a person's personal decision and ability to prevent, commence, terminate or continue their own pregnancy consistent with this chapter, or restrict the use of medically appropriate methods of abortion or the manner in which medically appropriate abortion is provided.

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